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SignReadingMeaningWhere you'll see it
감 Gam Persimmon Orange autumn fruit, sweet when ripe.
굴 Gul Oyster Winter oysters, raw or in stew.
귤 Gyul Tangerine Easy-peel citrus, sold by the box.
김 Gim Dried seaweed (gim) Roasted seaweed sheets for rice and rolls.
가위 Ga·Wi Kitchen scissors Scissors for cutting meat and noodles.
가지 Ga·Ji Eggplant Long purple eggplant, steamed or fried.
갈비 Gal·Bi Ribs Bone-in short ribs.
갈치 Gal·Chi Cutlassfish Silvery long fish, grilled or braised.
감자 Gam·Ja Potato Staple tuber, sold loose or by the bag.
거봉 Geo·Bong Kyoho grape Large, dark, sweet grape.
결제 Gyeol·Je Payment Settling the bill, by cash or card.
경단 Gyeong·Dan Rice-cake balls Small balls rolled in colorful coatings.
계산 Gye·San Checkout / payment Paying for your goods.
고추 Go·Chu Chili pepper Fresh green or red chilies.
곰탕 Gom·Tang Beef bone soup Rich clear soup of simmered beef.
곶감 Got·Gam Dried persimmon Chewy dried persimmon, a winter treat.
광어 Gwang·Eo Flounder / halibut Flatfish, the staple white sashimi.
교환 Gyo·Hwan Exchange Swapping an item for another.
구두 Gu·Du Dress shoes Leather dress shoes.
국자 Guk·Ja Ladle Deep ladle for serving soup.
귀리 Gwi·Ri Oats Whole-grain oats for porridge.
그릇 Geu·Reut Bowl Bowls for rice, soup, and side dishes.
근대 Geun·Dae Chard Leafy green for soybean-paste soup.
기장 Gi·Jang Proso millet Small grain blended into multigrain rice.
김밥 Gim·Bap Gimbap Seaweed rice roll, the go-to quick meal.
김치 Gim·Chi Kimchi Fermented vegetables, the everyday side dish.
가래떡 Ga·Rae·Tteok Cylinder rice cake Long white rice cake, sliced for tteokguk.
가리비 Ga·Ri·Bi Scallop Fan-shell scallops, grilled or steamed.
가자미 Ga·Ja·Mi Flatfish / sole Small flatfish, pan-fried or as sikhae.
갈비탕 Gal·Bi·Tang Short-rib soup Clear soup of beef short ribs.
갈빗살 Gal·Bit·Sal Boneless rib meat Rib meat off the bone, for grilling.
감자탕 Gam·Ja·Tang Pork-spine stew Spicy stew of pork spine and potatoes.
강낭콩 Gang·Nang·Kong Kidney bean Mottled bean cooked into rice.
건고추 Geon·Go·Chu Dried red chili Dried chilies, ground into chili powder.
건미역 Geon·Mi·Yeok Dried sea mustard Dried seaweed, soaked before cooking.
건새우 Geon·Sae·U Dried shrimp Small dried shrimp for stock and stir-fry.
건전지 Geon·Jeon·Ji Batteries Dry-cell batteries in AA/AAA sizes.
계산대 Gye·San·Dae Checkout counter Where you pay and bag your groceries.
고구마 Go·Gu·Ma Sweet potato Sweet tuber, roasted in winter.
고등어 Go·Deung·Eo Mackerel Oily fish, grilled or braised.
고사리 Go·Sa·Ri Bracken fern Soaked fern stalks for namul side dishes.
곡물상 Gok·Mul·Sang Grain shop Shop of rice, beans, and assorted grains.
국내산 Guk·Nae·San Domestic product Grown or raised in Korea.
국밥집 Guk·Bap·Jip Gukbap house Eatery serving rice in hot soup.
김자반 Gim·Ja·Ban Seasoned seaweed flakes Sweet-savory seaweed flakes for rice.
김치전 Gim·Chi·Jeon Kimchi pancake Crispy pan-fried kimchi pancake.
가브리살 Ga·Beu·Ri·Sal Pork shoulder-blade Rare juicy cut around the pork shoulder.
갈매기살 Gal·Mae·Gi·Sal Pork skirt Diaphragm cut, chewy and lean.
건고사리 Geon·Go·Sa·Ri Dried bracken Dried fern, soaked for namul and bibimbap.
건도라지 Geon·Do·Ra·Ji Dried bellflower root Dried root, soaked for namul.
건어물점 Geon·Eo·Mul·Jeom Dried-seafood shop Shop of dried fish, squid, and seaweed.
검은 콩 Geom·Eun·Kong Black bean Black soybeans, simmered as a side dish.
고객센터 Go·Gaek·Sen·Teo Customer center Desk for refunds, returns, and inquiries.
김치찌개 Gim·Chi·Jji·Gae Kimchi stew Tangy stew of aged kimchi and pork.
간편 결제 Gan·Pyeon·Gyeol·Je Easy pay Phone-app payment like Kakao/Naver Pay.
감자 조림 Gam·Ja·Jo·Rim Soy-braised potatoes Bite-size potatoes glazed in soy sauce.
건표고버섯 Geon·Pyo·Go·Beo·Seot Dried shiitake Dried mushrooms, rehydrated for stock.
계란 말이 Gye·Ran·Mal·I Rolled omelet Rolled egg, a lunchbox side dish.
고객 쉼터 Go·Gaek·Swim·Teo Rest area Seating area for shoppers to take a break.
고무 장갑 Go·Mu·Jang·Gap Rubber gloves Gloves for dishwashing and cleaning.
과일 가게 Gwa·Il·Ga·Ge Fruit shop Stall stacked with seasonal fruit.
금연 구역 Geum·Yeon·Gu·Yeok No-smoking area Area where smoking is banned.
고사리 나물 Go·Sa·Ri·Na·Mul Seasoned bracken Soaked fern seasoned and lightly fried.
공영 주차장 Gong·Yeong·Ju·Cha·Jang Public parking City-run parking lot near the market.
고객 지원 센터 Go·Gaek·Ji·Won·Sen·Teo Customer support center Help center for market visitors.
껌 Kkeom Chewing gum Sticks or pellets of chewing gum.
깻잎 Kkaet·Ip Perilla leaves Fragrant herb leaves, sold in bundles.
꼬막 Kko·Mak Cockle Small ridged clam, boiled and seasoned.
꽁치 Kkong·Chi Saury Slim autumn fish, grilled whole.
꽃게 Kkot·Ge Blue crab Blue crab for soup and soy marinade.
꽃집 Kkot·Jip Flower shop Shop of cut flowers and bouquets.
꿀떡 Kkul·Tteok Honey-filled rice cake Bite-size cakes oozing sweet syrup.
깍두기 Kkak·Du·Gi Radish-cube kimchi Cubed radish kimchi, crunchy with soup.
꼬깔콘 Kko·Kkal·Kon Cone corn snack Cone-shaped corn snack worn on fingertips.
꽈리 고추 Kkwa·Ri·Go·Chu Shishito pepper Wrinkled mild pepper for braising.
낙지 Nak·Ji Small octopus Long-armed octopus, often stir-fried spicy.
냄비 Naem·Bi Pot Cooking pot for soups and stews.
냉면 Naeng·Myeon Cold noodles Chewy noodles in icy broth, a summer dish.
녹두 Nok·Du Mung bean Green bean ground for pancakes and jelly.
녹차 Nok·Cha Green tea Green tea, in bags or bottled.
농어 Nong·Eo Sea bass Summer white fish, prized for sashimi.
노르웨이산 No·Reu·We·I·San Product of Norway Imported from Norway (often salmon).
늙은 호박 Neuk·Eun·Ho·Bak Old pumpkin Ripe yellow pumpkin for porridge.
남자 화장실 Nam·Ja·Hwa·Jang·Sil Men's restroom Toilets for men.
느타리 버섯 Neu·Ta·Ri·Beo·Seot Oyster mushroom Fan-shaped mushroom for stir-fries.
단감 Dan·Gam Sweet persimmon Firm persimmon eaten crisp.
닭발 Dak·Bal Chicken feet Spicy braised chicken feet, a pub snack.
당근 Dang·Geun Carrot Orange root vegetable, sold by weight.
대게 Dae·Ge Snow crab Long-legged crab, steamed whole.
대구 Dae·Gu Cod Big white fish for winter soup.
대추 Dae·Chu Jujube Dried red date for tea and tonics.
대파 Dae·Pa Green onion Long scallion, a staple aromatic.
도넛 Do·Neot Doughnut Fried sweet ring or filled bun.
도마 Do·Ma Cutting board Board for chopping ingredients.
도미 Do·Mi Sea bream Festive white fish, steamed or as sashimi.
동태 Dong·Tae Frozen pollock Frozen pollock for spicy stew.
두유 Du·Yu Soy milk Bean milk, plain or sweetened.
들깨 Deul·Kkae Perilla seed Nutty seeds, ground or pressed for oil.
등심 Deung·Sim Sirloin Tender back cut for grilling.
다시마 Da·Si·Ma Kelp Dried kelp, the base of soup stock.
단팥빵 Dan·Pat·Ppang Red-bean bun Soft bun filled with sweet red-bean paste.
단호박 Dan·Ho·Bak Sweet pumpkin Dense, sweet kabocha squash.
닭갈비 Dak·Gal·Bi Spicy stir-fried chicken Chicken stir-fried with vegetables and chili.
닭고기 Dak·Go·Gi Chicken Whole or cut chicken.
도라지 Do·Ra·Ji Bellflower root White root seasoned as a side dish.
두리안 Du·Ri·An Durian Spiky, strong-smelling tropical fruit.
뒤집개 Dwi·Jip·Gae Spatula / turner Flat turner for flipping pancakes.
등산화 Deung·San·Hwa Hiking boots Sturdy boots for mountain trails.
닭 날개 Dak·Nal·Gae Chicken wings Wings for frying and grilling.
닭 다리 Dak·Da·Ri Chicken leg Juicy dark meat drumstick and thigh.
돼지고기 Dwae·Ji·Go·Gi Pork Fresh pork, the market staple.
된장찌개 Doen·Jang·Jji·Gae Soybean-paste stew Hearty stew built on fermented bean paste.
뒷다리살 Dwit·Da·Ri·Sal Pork hind leg Lean hind-leg pork for stir-fry and ham.
닭 가슴살 Dak·Ga·Seum·Sal Chicken breast Lean white meat, popular for diets.
대기 번호 Dae·Gi·Beon·Ho Queue number Ticket number for your turn in line.
도라지 무침 Do·Ra·Ji·Mu·Chim Seasoned bellflower root Bellflower root seasoned spicy or mild.
딸기 Ttal·Gi Strawberry Winter-spring berry, sold by the pack.
떡집 Tteok·Jip Rice-cake shop Shop steaming fresh rice cakes daily.
떡볶이 Tteok·Bok·I Tteokbokki Rice cakes in sweet-spicy red sauce.
라면 Ra·Myeon Ramyeon Instant noodles in spicy broth.
레몬 Re·Mon Lemon Tart yellow citrus for juice and tea.
린스 Rin·Seu Hair conditioner Conditioner used after shampoo.
러닝화 Reo·Ning·Hwa Running shoes Cushioned shoes for running.
레드향 Re·Deu·Hyang Redhyang Deep-orange premium Jeju citrus.
라즈베리 Ra·Jeu·Be·Ri Raspberry Soft red berries, often imported.
무 Mu Korean radish Large white radish for soups and kimchi.
마늘 Ma·Neul Garlic Garlic bulbs, often sold pre-peeled.
만두 Man·Du Dumplings Steamed or fried stuffed dumplings.
망고 Mang·Go Mango Sweet tropical fruit, mostly imported.
매실 Mae·Sil Green plum Sour plum for syrup and liquor.
머핀 Meo·Pin Muffin Domed individual cake, often with berries.
멍게 Meong·Ge Sea squirt Bumpy orange sea squirt, eaten raw.
메밀 Me·Mil Buckwheat Grain milled for noodles and jelly.
멜론 Mel·Ron Melon Sweet netted melon, a gift item.
멸치 Myeol·Chi Anchovy Small fish, mostly dried for stock and banchan.
명태 Myeong·Tae Pollock Pollock — sold fresh, frozen, or dried.
모자 Mo·Ja Hat Caps and hats on a stand.
목살 Mok·Sal Pork neck Pork shoulder/neck, leaner than belly.
몽쉘 Mong·Swel Cream cake snack Soft chocolate cake with cream filling.
문어 Mun·Eo Octopus Octopus, boiled and sliced.
문의 Mun·Ui Inquiry Asking staff a question.
미역 Mi·Yeok Sea mustard Seaweed for the classic birthday soup.
민어 Min·Eo Mi-eo croaker Summer delicacy white fish.
매실차 Mae·Sil·Cha Green-plum tea Sweet-tart plum drink, aids digestion.
면도기 Myeon·Do·Gi Razor Disposable or cartridge shaving razor.
모닝빵 Mo·Ning·Ppang Dinner roll Soft small round rolls.
목도리 Mok·Do·Ri Scarf Knit scarf for cold weather.
무화과 Mu·Hwa·Gwa Fig Soft purple late-summer fruit.
문구점 Mun·Gu·Jeom Stationery store Shop of pens, paper, and school supplies.
물티슈 Mul·Ti·Syu Wet wipes Packs of moist cleaning wipes.
미국산 Mi·Guk·San Product of USA Imported from the United States.
미나리 Mi·Na·Ri Water parsley Aromatic stalks for soups and salads.
무지개떡 Mu·Ji·Gae·Tteok Rainbow rice cake Colorful layered steamed cake.
멸치 볶음 Myeol·Chi·Bok·Eum Stir-fried anchovies Sweet-salty stir-fried dried anchovies.
목이 버섯 Mok·I·Beo·Seot Wood ear mushroom Chewy black ear-shaped mushroom.
무료 배송 Mu·Ryo·Bae·Song Free delivery No charge for delivery.
밀폐 용기 Mil·Pye·Yong·Gi Airtight container Sealed containers for storing food.
물품 보관함 Mul·Pum·Bo·Gwan·Ham Storage lockers Lockers to stash bags while you shop.
밤 Bam Chestnut Autumn nut, roasted or boiled.
배 Bae Korean pear Large, juicy round pear.
바지 Ba·Ji Trousers Everyday long pants.
반값 Ban·Gap Half price Fifty percent off the price.
방어 Bang·Eo Yellowtail Fatty winter fish for sashimi.
배달 Bae·Dal Delivery Food brought to your door.
배추 Bae·Chu Napa cabbage Sold by the head at produce stalls; the base for kimchi.
백미 Baek·Mi White rice Polished everyday rice.
버섯 Beo·Seot Mushroom Assorted fresh mushrooms.
버터 Beo·Teo Butter Block of dairy butter, chilled.
병어 Byeong·Eo Pomfret Flat silver fish, braised or as sashimi.
보리 Bo·Ri Barley Grain mixed into rice or brewed as tea.
보쌈 Bo·Ssam Boiled pork wraps Boiled pork slices eaten in leaf wraps.
부추 Bu·Chu Garlic chives Long green chives, sold in bunches.
부츠 Bu·Cheu Boots Tall fashion boots for winter.
비누 Bi·Nu Soap Bar soap for hands and body.
바게트 Ba·Ge·Teu Baguette Long crusty French loaf.
바나나 Ba·Na·Na Banana Sold by the bunch, ripe to green.
바람떡 Ba·Ram·Tteok Air-pocket rice cake Puffy half-moon cake with bean filling.
바지락 Ba·Ji·Rak Manila clam Small clams for broth and noodle soup.
반바지 Ban·Ba·Ji Shorts Short summer pants.
방앗간 Bang·At·Gan Rice mill Mill that grinds grain and presses sesame oil.
방향제 Bang·Hyang·Je Air freshener Scented freshener for rooms or the car.
배송비 Bae·Song·Bi Delivery fee The charge for delivering your order.
백김치 Baek·Gim·Chi White kimchi Non-spicy kimchi without chili.
백설기 Baek·Seol·Gi Steamed white rice cake Plain steamed cake for first birthdays.
베이글 Be·I·Geul Bagel Dense ring bread, chewy crust.
보리차 Bo·Ri·Cha Barley tea Roasted barley tea, the everyday water.
복숭아 Bok·Sung·A Peach Soft summer peach.
부채살 Bu·Chae·Sal Flat iron / oyster blade Fan-shaped shoulder cut with a tendon line.
북어채 Buk·Eo·Chae Dried pollock strips Hard dried-pollock strips for soup.
분식집 Bun·Sik·Jip Bunsik diner Cheap eatery for tteokbokki, gimbap, ramyeon.
불고기 Bul·Go·Gi Bulgogi Sweet marinated grilled beef.
비빔밥 Bi·Bim·Bap Bibimbap Rice topped with vegetables, sold at food stalls.
비상구 Bi·Sang·Gu Emergency exit Exit to use in an emergency.
베트남산 Be·Teu·Nam·San Product of Vietnam Imported from Vietnam.
브로콜리 Beu·Ro·Kol·Ri Broccoli Green floret head, sold by the piece.
블루베리 Beul·Ru·Be·Ri Blueberry Small blue berries, sold in tubs.
반찬 가게 Ban·Chan·Ga·Ge Banchan shop Shop selling ready-made side dishes by weight.
방문 수령 Bang·Mun·Su·Ryeong Pickup in store Collect your order at the shop yourself.
배송 센터 Bae·Song·Sen·Teo Delivery center Drop-off point for home delivery of purchases.
배추 김치 Bae·Chu·Gim·Chi Napa cabbage kimchi The classic spicy cabbage kimchi.
병아리 콩 Byeong·A·Ri·Kong Chickpea Round beige bean, increasingly common.
방울 토마토 Bang·Ul·To·Ma·To Cherry tomato Bite-size tomatoes, sold by the pack.
빼빼로 Ppae·Ppae·Ro Chocolate stick Chocolate-coated biscuit sticks.
사과 Sa·Gwa Apple Crisp apples, sold by the box in autumn.
사탕 Sa·Tang Candy Hard candies, sold loose or bagged.
살구 Sal·Gu Apricot Small orange early-summer fruit.
삼치 Sam·Chi Spanish mackerel Soft-fleshed fish, pan-grilled.
상담 Sang·Dam Consultation Talking with staff for advice.
상추 Sang·Chu Lettuce Leaf lettuce for wrapping grilled meat.
새우 Sae·U Shrimp Fresh shrimp, grilled or fried.
샌들 Saen·Deul Sandals Strappy summer sandals.
생강 Saeng·Gang Ginger Pungent root, sold by the piece.
생수 Saeng·Su Bottled water Plain drinking water, sold by the bottle or case.
샴푸 Syam·Pu Shampoo Hair-washing liquid, by the bottle.
석류 Seok·Ryu Pomegranate Ruby-seeded fruit, also juiced.
세일 Se·Il Sale A sale event, often seasonal.
세제 Se·Je Detergent Laundry or dish detergent.
셔츠 Syeo·Cheu Shirt Collared button-up shirt.
소라 So·Ra Conch Spiral sea snail, boiled or grilled.
속옷 Sok·Ot Underwear Undergarments for men and women.
송편 Song·Pyeon Half-moon rice cake Stuffed half-moon cakes for Chuseok.
수박 Su·Bak Watermelon Big summer melon, sold whole or halved.
수수 Su·Su Sorghum Reddish grain for cakes and porridge.
수저 Su·Jeo Spoon and chopsticks Spoon-and-chopstick set, the basic table tools.
순대 Sun·Dae Blood sausage Steamed sausage of noodles and blood.
시식 Si·Sik Free sample Tasting a sample before you buy.
식빵 Sik·Ppang Sandwich bread Loaf of white bread, sold sliced.
식혜 Sik·Hye Sweet rice drink Sweet malted-rice drink with floating grains.
사은품 Sa·Eun·Pum Free gift A free gift for buying.
사이다 Sa·I·Da Lemon-lime soda Clear lemon-lime fizzy drink.
삼겹살 Sam·Gyeop·Sal Pork belly Three-layer pork belly, Korea's grill favorite.
삼계탕 Sam·Gye·Tang Ginseng chicken soup Whole young chicken stuffed with rice and ginseng.
상인회 Sang·In·Hoe Merchants' association Office of the market's vendor association.
상품권 Sang·Pum·Gwon Gift voucher Prepaid voucher spent like cash.
새우깡 Sae·U·Kkang Shrimp crackers Classic shrimp-flavored crunchy snack.
생크림 Saeng·Keu·Rim Fresh cream Whipping cream for cakes and coffee.
서리태 Seo·Ri·Tae Seoritae black soybean Black soybean with green inside, for rice.
설렁탕 Seol·Reong·Tang Ox-bone soup Milky long-simmered ox-bone broth.
셀러리 Sel·Reo·Ri Celery Crunchy green stalks.
소고기 So·Go·Gi Beef Fresh beef at the butcher's case.
소시지 So·Si·Ji Sausage Pork sausages for frying and stew.
수세미 Su·Se·Mi Scrubber sponge Dish-scrubbing sponge.
수유실 Su·Yu·Sil Nursing room Private room for feeding babies.
수입산 Su·Ip·San Imported Brought in from another country.
수정과 Su·Jeong·Gwa Cinnamon-ginger punch Dark sweet drink of cinnamon, ginger, persimmon.
수제비 Su·Je·Bi Hand-torn dough soup Torn dough flakes in savory broth.
슬리퍼 Seul·Ri·Peo Slippers Open slip-on slippers.
시금치 Si·Geum·Chi Spinach Leafy green, blanched for side dishes.
시루떡 Si·Ru·Tteok Steamer rice cake Red-bean layered cake for housewarmings.
실내화 Sil·Nae·Hwa Indoor shoes Soft shoes for school or home use.
소보로빵 So·Bo·Ro·Ppang Streusel bun Bun with a crumbly sweet crust.
생선 가게 Saeng·Seon·Ga·Ge Fish shop Stall of fresh fish on ice.
샤인머스캣 Sya·In·Meo·Seu·Kaet Shine Muscat Sweet seedless green grape, premium-priced.
섬유유연제 Seom·Yu·Yu·Yeon·Je Fabric softener Liquid softener added to laundry.
세금계산서 Se·Geum·Gye·San·Seo Tax invoice Official VAT invoice for businesses.
송이 버섯 Song·I·Beo·Seot Pine mushroom Prized aromatic autumn mushroom.
순두부찌개 Sun·Du·Bu·Jji·Gae Soft-tofu stew Bubbling stew of silky tofu and chili.
시장 입구 Si·Jang·Ip·Gu Market entrance Main gate into the traditional market.
시장 출구 Si·Jang·Chul·Gu Market exit Way out of the market.
신발 가게 Sin·Bal·Ga·Ge Shoe shop Shop of shoes for the whole family.
신용 카드 Sin·Yong·Ka·Deu Credit card Pay-later credit card.
새송이 버섯 Sae·Song·I·Beo·Seot King oyster mushroom Thick white-stemmed mushroom for grilling.
셀프 계산대 Sel·Peu·Gye·San·Dae Self-checkout Scan-and-pay station you operate yourself.
시금치 무침 Si·Geum·Chi·Mu·Chim Seasoned spinach Blanched spinach seasoned with sesame.
상품권 데스크 Sang·Pum·Gwon·De·Seu·Keu Gift-voucher desk Counter to buy or redeem gift vouchers.
쌀 Ssal Rice Uncooked rice, sold by the sack.
쑥갓 Ssuk·Gat Crown daisy Fragrant green for stews and hotpot.
쑥떡 Ssuk·Tteok Mugwort rice cake Green cake flavored with mugwort.
쓰레기 봉투 Sseu·Re·Gi·Bong·Tu Garbage bags Official volume-rate waste bags.
아귀 A·Gwi Monkfish Ugly fish for spicy steamed dishes.
안심 An·Sim Tenderloin Leanest, most tender cut.
약국 Yak·Guk Pharmacy Shop dispensing medicine, marked 약.
약식 Yak·Sik Sweet rice with nuts Sweet glutinous rice with chestnuts and dates.
양말 Yang·Mal Socks Socks, often sold in bundles cheaply.
양파 Yang·Pa Onion Yellow onion, sold by the net bag.
어묵 Eo·Muk Fish cake Fish-paste skewers in hot broth.
연어 Yeon·Eo Salmon Orange-fleshed fish for sashimi and grilling.
연유 Yeon·Yu Condensed milk Sweet thick milk for bingsu and toast.
열무 Yeol·Mu Young summer radish Leafy young radish for summer kimchi.
예약 Ye·Yak Reservation Booking goods or a table in advance.
오이 O·I Cucumber Crisp cucumber for salads and side dishes.
우동 U·Dong Udon Thick wheat noodles in warm broth.
우럭 U·Reok Rockfish Firm white fish for sashimi and stew.
우산 U·San Umbrella Long or folding umbrellas, sold on rainy days.
우유 U·Yu Milk Fresh cow's milk, sold by the carton.
유자 Yu·Ja Yuzu citron Aromatic citrus, mostly made into tea.
육우 Yuk·U Beef cattle Domestic beef from dairy-breed cattle.
율무 Yul·Mu Job's tears Chewy grain, often brewed as tea.
입구 Ip·Gu Entrance The way in.
안경점 An·Gyeong·Jeom Optician Shop for glasses and eye exams.
안내소 An·Nae·So Information booth Booth giving directions and market info.
안전화 An·Jeon·Hwa Safety shoes Steel-toe shoes for work sites.
애호박 Ae·Ho·Bak Korean zucchini Pale green squash for stews and pancakes.
양고기 Yang·Go·Gi Lamb Mutton or lamb, for skewers and stew.
양배추 Yang·Bae·Chu Cabbage Round green cabbage, sold whole or halved.
영수증 Yeong·Su·Jeung Receipt Proof-of-purchase slip.
오렌지 O·Ren·Ji Orange Imported orange, often by the net bag.
오예스 O·Ye·Seu Chocolate cake snack Individually wrapped chocolate cake cakes.
오징어 O·Jing·Eo Squid Squid, fresh, dried, or stir-fried.
옥수수 Ok·Su·Su Corn Ears of corn; also a grain. Steamed in summer.
완두콩 Wan·Du·Kong Pea Green peas, added to rice.
요거트 Yo·Geo·Teu Yogurt Thick spoonable yogurt in tubs.
우둔살 U·Dun·Sal Top round Lean rump cut for jerky and stir-fry.
운동화 Un·Dong·Hwa Sneakers All-purpose athletic shoes.
원산지 Won·San·Ji Place of origin Where the product comes from, by law on display.
원피스 Won·Pi·Seu Dress One-piece dress.
웨하스 We·Ha·Seu Wafers Light layered wafer biscuits.
유자차 Yu·Ja·Cha Citron tea Sweet citron marmalade stirred into hot water.
육개장 Yuk·Gae·Jang Spicy beef soup Hot soup of shredded beef and vegetables.
의류점 Ui·Ryu·Jeom Clothing shop Shop selling everyday clothes.
인절미 In·Jeol·Mi Bean-powder rice cake Sticky cake coated in roasted bean powder.
일본산 Il·Bon·San Product of Japan Imported from Japan.
아보카도 A·Bo·Ka·Do Avocado Creamy green fruit for salads and toast.
앞다리살 Ap·Da·Ri·Sal Pork foreleg Affordable front-leg pork for everyday dishes.
오리고기 O·Ri·Go·Gi Duck meat Duck, often sold smoked.
오메기떡 O·Me·Gi·Tteok Jeju millet rice cake Jeju mugwort-millet cake in red-bean coating.
오징어채 O·Jing·Eo·Chae Shredded dried squid Shredded dried squid for snacks and banchan.
옥수수차 Ok·Su·Su·Cha Corn tea Roasted-corn tea, mild and nutty.
요구르트 Yo·Gu·Reu·Teu Drinkable yogurt Sweet drinkable yogurt in small bottles.
아이스크림 A·I·Seu·Keu·Rim Ice cream Frozen treats from the freezer case.
알타리 무 Al·Ta·Ri·Mu Ponytail radish Small radish with leaves; same as 총각무.
어묵 볶음 Eo·Muk·Bok·Eum Stir-fried fish cake Fish-cake strips stir-fried with vegetables.
엘리베이터 El·Ri·Be·I·Teo Elevator Lift between floors, fits carts.
연근 조림 Yeon·Geun·Jo·Rim Soy-braised lotus root Sliced lotus root braised sweet and dark.
열무 김치 Yeol·Mu·Gim·Chi Young-radish kimchi Light summer kimchi of leafy young radish.
오늘 특가 O·Neul·Teuk·Ga Today's deal A special price good only today.
오리 훈제 O·Ri·Hun·Je Smoked duck Sliced smoked duck, ready to reheat.
우엉 조림 U·Eong·Jo·Rim Soy-braised burdock Burdock strips braised in soy sauce.
아스파라거스 A·Seu·Pa·Ra·Geo·Seu Asparagus Tender green spears, sold in bundles.
안내 데스크 An·Nae·De·Seu·Keu Information desk Desk for store info and announcements.
에스컬레이터 E·Seu·Keol·Re·I·Teo Escalator Moving stairs, often a cart-safe ramp type.
여자 화장실 Yeo·Ja·Hwa·Jang·Sil Women's restroom Toilets for women.
오렌지 주스 O·Ren·Ji·Ju·Seu Orange juice Sweet orange juice, a fridge staple.
오이 소박이 O·I·So·Bak·I Stuffed cucumber kimchi Cucumbers stuffed with chili-chive filling.
오징어 젓갈 O·Jing·Eo·Jeot·Gal Salted squid Salted fermented squid, eaten with rice.
원 플러스 원 Won·Peul·Reo·Seu·Won Buy one get one Buy one, get one free (1+1).
유모차 보관소 Yu·Mo·Cha·Bo·Gwan·So Stroller parking Spot to leave baby strollers.
전 Jeon Savory pancake Pan-fried battered fritters, sold by the piece.
조 Jo Foxtail millet Tiny yellow grain mixed into rice.
자두 Ja·Du Plum Small tart-sweet summer fruit.
자몽 Ja·Mong Grapefruit Large bittersweet citrus.
잡채 Jap·Chae Japchae Glass noodles stir-fried with vegetables.
장갑 Jang·Gap Gloves Warm gloves for winter.
장어 Jang·Eo Eel Eel, grilled as a stamina food.
장화 Jang·Hwa Rain boots Waterproof rubber boots.
적립 Jeok·Rip Earn points Accumulating loyalty points.
전복 Jeon·Bok Abalone Prized shellfish for porridge and grilling.
전어 Jeon·Eo Gizzard shad Autumn fish famous grilled.
절편 Jeol·Pyeon Patterned rice cake Chewy stamped rice cake, lightly oiled.
점퍼 Jeom·Peo Jacket Casual zip-up jacket.
접수 Jeop·Su Reception Registering a request or application.
접시 Jeop·Si Plate Flat plates for serving food.
젤리 Jel·Ri Gummies Chewy fruit-flavored gummy candy.
조기 Jo·Gi Croaker Yellow croaker, salted and grilled.
족발 Jok·Bal Braised pig's trotters Soy-braised pork trotters, sliced.
주문 Ju·Mun Order Placing an order for goods or food.
주스 Ju·Seu Juice Bottled or carton fruit juice.
쥐포 Jwi·Po Dried filefish Flat dried-fish snack, grilled.
집게 Jip·Ge Tongs Tongs for grilling and serving.
잡화점 Jap·Hwa·Jeom Variety store Shop of miscellaneous everyday goods.
장조림 Jang·Jo·Rim Soy-braised beef Beef or egg braised in soy sauce, torn to eat.
적양파 Jeok·Yang·Pa Red onion Purple onion for salads.
젓가락 Jeot·Ga·Rak Chopsticks Metal or wooden chopsticks.
정어리 Jeong·Eo·Ri Sardine Small oily fish, grilled or braised.
정육점 Jeong·Yuk·Jeom Butcher shop Shop selling fresh beef and pork cuts.
주꾸미 Ju·Kku·Mi Webfoot octopus Tiny octopus, spicy stir-fried in spring.
주차장 Ju·Cha·Jang Parking lot Where you park; keep the ticket for validation.
중국산 Jung·Guk·San Product of China Imported from China.
증정품 Jeung·Jeong·Pum Giveaway item An item given away with a purchase.
적양배추 Jeok·Yang·Bae·Chu Red cabbage Purple cabbage for salads and slaws.
잔치 국수 Jan·Chi·Guk·Su Banquet noodles Thin noodles in light anchovy broth.
재고 정리 Jae·Go·Jeong·Ri Stock clearance Selling off remaining stock cheaply.
제육 볶음 Je·Yuk·Bok·Eum Spicy stir-fried pork Pork stir-fried in red chili sauce.
주말 특가 Ju·Mal·Teuk·Ga Weekend deal A special price for the weekend.
저지방 우유 Jeo·Ji·Bang·U·Yu Low-fat milk Reduced-fat milk in a blue-capped carton.
진미채 볶음 Jin·Mi·Chae·Bok·Eum Stir-fried dried squid Sweet-spicy seasoned shredded squid.
쪽파 Jjok·Pa Chives scallion Thin scallion for garnish and pancakes.
쫄면 Jjol·Myeon Chewy noodles Super-chewy noodles in spicy-sweet sauce.
참깨 Cham·Kkae Sesame Seeds toasted or pressed for oil.
참외 Cham·Oe Korean melon Yellow oval melon, a summer staple.
참치 Cham·Chi Tuna Tuna, fresh as sashimi or canned.
찹쌀 Chap·Ssal Glutinous rice Sticky rice for rice cakes and porridge.
채끝 Chae·Kkeut Striploin Striploin with a fat edge, for steak.
청어 Cheong·Eo Herring Oily fish, grilled or dried (과메기).
체리 Che·Ri Cherry Dark imported cherries by weight.
출구 Chul·Gu Exit The way out.
치마 Chi·Ma Skirt Skirts in various lengths.
치약 Chi·Yak Toothpaste Tube of toothpaste.
치즈 Chi·Jeu Cheese Sliced or block cheese.
칫솔 Chit·Sol Toothbrush Toothbrushes, sold singly or in packs.
찹쌀떡 Chap·Ssal·Tteok Sweet rice ball Soft glutinous ball with red-bean filling.
창란젓 Chang·Ran·Jeot Salted pollock tripe Salted pollock innards, a spicy side.
천혜향 Cheon·Hye·Hyang Cheonhyehyang Fragrant, juicy hybrid citrus from Jeju.
철물점 Cheol·Mul·Jeom Hardware store Shop of tools, screws, and household fixings.
청경채 Cheong·Gyeong·Chae Bok choy Small Chinese cabbage, stir-fried or boiled.
청국장 Cheong·Guk·Jang Rich bean-paste stew Pungent stew of fast-fermented soybeans.
청바지 Cheong·Ba·Ji Jeans Blue denim trousers.
추어탕 Chu·Eo·Tang Loach soup Earthy soup of ground loach.
차돌박이 Cha·Dol·Bak·I Beef brisket slices Thin marbled brisket for quick grilling.
초코송이 Cho·Ko·Song·I Mushroom chocolate snack Mushroom-shaped biscuits capped with chocolate.
초코파이 Cho·Ko·Pa·I Choco Pie Marshmallow cake coated in chocolate.
총각 무 Chong·Gak·Mu Chonggak radish Stubby radish for ponytail kimchi (총각김치).
창고 정리 Chang·Go·Jeong·Ri Warehouse clearance Clearing out stock at deep cuts.
채소 가게 Chae·So·Ga·Ge Vegetable shop Stall selling fresh vegetables and greens.
청양 고추 Cheong·Yang·Go·Chu Cheongyang chili Small, very hot Korean chili.
체크 카드 Che·Keu·Ka·Deu Debit card Card that draws straight from your account.
총각 김치 Chong·Gak·Gim·Chi Ponytail-radish kimchi Whole small radishes kimchi-ed with leaves.
천도 복숭아 Cheon·Do·Bok·Sung·A Nectarine Smooth-skinned firm peach.
칼 Kal Kitchen knife Kitchen knife for chopping.
컵 Keop Cup Drinking cups and glasses.
콩 Kong Soybean Dried soybeans for paste, tofu, milk.
카드 Ka·Deu Card Paying by credit or debit card.
칸쵸 Kan·Chyo Filled biscuit balls Round biscuits with a chocolate center.
커피 Keo·Pi Coffee Canned, bottled, or instant coffee.
케일 Ke·Il Kale Leafy green for juicing and salads.
코트 Ko·Teu Coat Long winter overcoat.
콜라 Kol·Ra Cola Dark fizzy soft drink.
쿠키 Ku·Ki Cookie Baked sweet biscuit; also a packaged snack.
쿠폰 Ku·Pon Coupon Voucher for a discount at checkout.
키위 Ki·Wi Kiwi Fuzzy green or gold fruit.
칼국수 Kal·Guk·Su Knife-cut noodles Hand-cut noodles in clam or chicken broth.
케이크 Ke·I·Keu Cake Whole celebration cake, sold by the box.
코코넛 Ko·Ko·Neot Coconut Hard tropical nut, sold whole.
콩자반 Kong·Ja·Ban Soy-braised beans Black beans simmered glossy in soy sauce.
크림빵 Keu·Rim·Ppang Cream bun Soft bun filled with custard cream.
키조개 Ki·Jo·Gae Pen shell Large clam prized for its adductor.
킹크랩 King·Keu·Raep King crab Huge spiny crab, sold live by weight.
카스텔라 Ka·Seu·Tel·Ra Castella sponge cake Moist honey sponge cake.
칼국수집 Kal·Guk·Su·Jip Kalguksu house Eatery for hand-cut noodle soup.
캐나다산 Kae·Na·Da·San Product of Canada Imported from Canada (often pork).
크루아상 Keu·Ru·A·Sang Croissant Buttery flaky crescent pastry.
키친타월 Ki·Chin·Ta·Wol Paper towels Absorbent kitchen paper rolls.
콜리플라워 Kol·Ri·Peul·Ra·Wo Cauliflower White floret head, like broccoli.
카트 보관소 Ka·Teu·Bo·Gwan·So Cart bay Where shopping carts are picked up and returned.
톳 Tot Hijiki Black seaweed for rice and side dishes.
택배 Taek·Bae Parcel delivery Courier shipping of purchases.
튀김 Twi·Gim Fritters Battered fried vegetables and seafood.
특가 Teuk·Ga Special price A specially low price on select items.
타르트 Ta·Reu·Teu Tart Crisp pastry shell with fruit or custard.
탄산수 Tan·San·Su Sparkling water Carbonated plain water.
태국산 Tae·Guk·San Product of Thailand Imported from Thailand.
텀블러 Teom·Beul·Reo Tumbler Reusable insulated drink tumbler.
토마토 To·Ma·To Tomato Fresh tomatoes, sold by weight.
토스트 To·Seu·Teu Street toast Griddled toast with egg and cabbage.
티셔츠 Ti·Syeo·Cheu T-shirt Cotton tee, sold off the rack.
투 플러스 원 Tu·Peul·Reo·Seu·Won Buy two get one Buy two, get one free (2+1).
팥 Pat Red bean Sweetened into paste for cakes and bingsu.
파래 Pa·Rae Green laver Fine green seaweed, seasoned as banchan.
파이 Pa·I Pie Baked pastry with sweet or savory filling.
패딩 Pae·Ding Padded jacket Down-filled winter puffer.
포도 Po·Do Grape Bunches of dark table grapes.
포장 Po·Jang Takeout Packing food to take away.
파김치 Pa·Gim·Chi Scallion kimchi Pungent kimchi made from whole scallions.
파래김 Pa·Rae·Gim Green-laver gim Seaweed sheets mixed with green laver.
포인트 Po·In·Teu Points Loyalty points earned on purchases.
포카칩 Po·Ka·Chip Potato chips Crunchy thin potato chips.
파인애플 Pa·In·Ae·Peul Pineapple Spiky tropical fruit, sold whole or cut.
프라이팬 Peu·Ra·I·Paen Frying pan Flat pan for frying and stir-frying.
팽이 버섯 Paeng·I·Beo·Seot Enoki mushroom Thin white clustered mushroom for hotpot.
포도 주스 Po·Do·Ju·Seu Grape juice Sweet purple grape juice.
표고 버섯 Pyo·Go·Beo·Seot Shiitake mushroom Meaty brown mushroom for soups.
햄 Haem Ham Sliced or block ham for banchan and stew.
한우 Han·U Hanwoo beef Premium Korean native beef.
할인 Hal·In Discount A price cut — the most common sale word.
해삼 Hae·Sam Sea cucumber Chewy sea creature, eaten raw with sauce.
현금 Hyeon·Geum Cash Paper money — some stalls take cash only.
현미 Hyeon·Mi Brown rice Unpolished whole-grain rice.
홍게 Hong·Ge Red snow crab Cheaper red cousin of snow crab.
홍차 Hong·Cha Black tea Black tea bags and drinks.
홍합 Hong·Hap Mussel Black-shelled mussel for hot broth.
환불 Hwan·Bul Refund Getting your money back for a return.
환타 Hwan·Ta Fanta Fruit-flavored fizzy soft drink.
황태 Hwang·Tae Dried pollock Freeze-dried pollock for soup.
휴지 Hyu·Ji Toilet paper Rolls of toilet/tissue paper, sold in packs.
흑미 Heuk·Mi Black rice Dark rice mixed in for color and fiber.
한국산 Han·Guk·San Product of Korea Made or grown in Korea.
한라봉 Han·Ra·Bong Hallabong Bumpy-topped sweet Jeju citrus.
핫도그 Hat·Do·Geu Korean corn dog Battered sausage on a stick, fried.
항정살 Hang·Jeong·Sal Pork jowl Marbled neck-jowl cut, prized for grilling.
해장국 Hae·Jang·Guk Hangover soup Hearty soup eaten to ease a hangover.
호박떡 Ho·Bak·Tteok Pumpkin rice cake Steamed cake studded with sweet pumpkin.
호주산 Ho·Ju·San Product of Australia Imported from Australia (often beef).
홈런볼 Hom·Reon·Bol Cream puff balls Bite-size choux puffs with cream filling.
화장실 Hwa·Jang·Sil Restroom Public toilets — the most-looked-for sign.
황태채 Hwang·Tae·Chae Shredded dried pollock Shredded pollock for soup and side dishes.
한정 수량 Han·Jeong·Su·Ryang Limited quantity Only a limited number available.
할인 행사 Hal·In·Haeng·Sa Discount event A limited-time discount promotion.
행사 상품 Haeng·Sa·Sang·Pum Promo item Goods on a special promotion.
현금영수증 Hyeon·Geum·Yeong·Su·Jeung Cash receipt Tax-deductible cash-purchase receipt.
흡연 구역 Heup·Yeon·Gu·Yeok Smoking area Designated spot where smoking is allowed.